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Proposal Writer to Construction Audience 

 Job Summary:

The Proposal Writer for the Doyon Construction Division will prepare proposals for all types of construction projects (including Design/Build), which will be submitted to governmental agencies nationwide.    Please go to www.doyongovgrp.com to apply for this job.

Duties:

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

•Research proposal requirements and submittal deadlines and plan work time accordingly.

•Prepare compliance matrices and distribute to team members as needed.

•Work with Doyon Business Development personnel, SMEs, and other key personnel to determine proposal theme, strategies and objectives, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of competitors.

•Coordinate and conduct project ‘Kick-off’ meetings to establish the schedule, scope of work, and proposal preparation assignments.

•Conduct follow-up meetings, correspond via email and/or telephone to guarantee team compliance with proposal requirements.

•Interview subject matter experts to gather necessary narrative for proposals.

•Write and edit proposals as directed by the project management team.

•Apprise project management team of proposal status.

•Coordinate preparation, assembly, and timely delivery of proposal documents.

•Track proposals after submittal and provide additional information as required.

•Gather and maintain current project data and photographs for project sheets.

•Prepare detailed project sheets.

•Prepare detailed staff resumes.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

•Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

•Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

•Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time.

•Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

•Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

•Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.

•Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

•Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

•Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

•Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

•Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to required hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

•Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a persuasive and cooperative manner.

•Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

•Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

•Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources or asks for assistance if needed; sets goals and objectives.

•Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.

•Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

•Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent skills in Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook as well as Adobe Acrobat.

Supervisory Responsibilities:   This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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